Human Sexuality

Books, papers, and articles on how sexuality is integrated into a life of faith, how Brethren regard sexuality, and in particular how the church is dealing with questions of sexual orientation.

Type of resources: On-line | Bibliography

On-line resources

1983 Annual Conference Paper on "Human Sexuality from a Christian Perspective"

Click the above link to access the full text of the paper, part of the Church of the Brethren website.

2002 Annual Conference Paper on "Licensing/Ordination of Homosexual Persons to the Ministry in the Church of the Brethren"

Click the above link to access the full text of the paper, part of the Church of the Brethren website. Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.

Annual Conference Debate Transcribed

A complete transcription of the 2002 floor debate that led to the above decision on "Licensing/ Ordination of Homosexual Persons to the Ministry in the Church of the Brethren."

Eberly, William. "Homosexual Acts or HOMOSEXUAL Persons?" August, 2002.

A paper written in June and August, 2002, to try to provide a new basis for discussion and debate between those who differ on this question.

Bibliographic resources

Switzer, David K. Pastoral Care of Gays, Lesbians, and Their Families. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 1999.

This book provides biblical and theological insights as well as practical counseling skills to help congregations become caring communities for gays and lesbians. [Suggested by Matt Smucker]